How to Look After Your Piano as You Move Home

So, the big day is finally approaching, and you will shortly be moving across the country to the new home of your dreams. You’re in the middle of packing and cannot believe just how much “stuff” you’ve accumulated, all of which has to be put into a moving box, ready to be loaded into the truck. Large items of furniture may not be such a problem in many respects, apart, that is, from your piano.…

Can You Move a Fridge on Its Side?

Fridge manufacturers often recommend that you move fridges in an upright position. You should only tilt them to get them from your kitchen to your removalist’s van, at which point they should stand upright in the van. The school of thought here is that lying a fridge down affects things like coolant flow. It may also affect more sensitive parts of the fridge like compressors that can be damaged by a lot of movement or vibrations.…

Simplifying the Moving Process When You Have Young Kids

Because moving is almost always a stressful process, most people recommend that you avoid moving when you have young children. However, life circumstances don’t always put you in a position where you can choose. If you need to move with young kids, there are several tips you can implement to make the process as smooth as possible. Do the heavy stuff when they’re away. Children tend to get excited when they see something unique happening.…